The Philippine National Police (PNP) said the security situation in Abra province has returned to normal after two poll watchers were caught in a now-viral video while assisting elderly voters in shading their ballots during the midterm elections on Monday, May 12. Police personnel responded to a...
An elderly voter who collapsed after casting his vote in Oas, Albay died on election day, May 12, the Philippine National Police (PNP) reported. The Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5) identified the fatality as Nestor Rensales, 65. Rensales had just finished casting his vote around 6:05 a.m....
The Philippine National Police (PNP) said police personnel were designated to take over as the special electoral board (SEB) in Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao due to election-related violence moments before the start of the midterm elections there on Monday, May 12. Police Lt. Col. Jopy Ventura,...
Four persons were killed in a gun attack in a remote barangay in Hadji Mohammad Adjul, Basilan on the eve of the midterm elections on Sunday, May 11, the military’s Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom) said. Col. J-jay Javines, Westmincom spokesperson, said the armed attack occurred near a...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said the interception of P441 million in cash from 11 suspects at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) over the weekend raised serious concerns about potential illegal activities related to the midterm elections. Nine foreigners and two Filipinos...
Voters flocked polling precincts in Tondo, Manila on Monday, May 12, for the midterm elections. Polling precincts opened at the Antonio J. Villegas Vocational High School along Roxas Street at 5 a.m. for the elderly, people with disability (PWD), and pregnant voters. By 7 a.m., the precincts opened...
President Marcos has urged Filipinos to fight for their future through the ballot and to vote for those who are capable of serving them. In a video message on the eve of the May 12 midterm elections, Marcos called on the public to exercise their right and obligation to vote. "Ipinaglalaban natin...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Sunday, May 11 welcomed the deployment of road safety measures and health emergency teams on major highways a day before the conduct of the 2025 midterm elections, saying it is crucial during this high-risk period. This, as the Department of Health (DOH), deployed...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Sunday, May 11 reminded voters to exercise their right to suffrage as the nation gears up to vote for the country’s next leaders on May 12, 2025. “Ngayong ika-12 ng Mayo, gamitin po natin ang karapatang bumoto bilang patunay na tayo’y...
More than 68 million Filipinos are expected to cast their votes today, as the Commission on Elections (Comelec) is all hands on deck to ensure a peaceful and smooth conduct of May 2025 midterm elections. For this election, a total of 18,215 elective posts will be contested nationwide, including 12...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Saturday, May 10, confirmed that teachers and other personnel who will serve in the upcoming elections will receive higher compensation for their poll duties. “Our teachers face responsibility and risk every election,” said DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara in...
(Photo from Pixabay) Expect a warm and humid Election Day, May 12, with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms likely to affect various parts of the country, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). In its weather outlook for the elections,...
